Description
These Mint Chocolate Chip Rice Krispie Treats are an irresistible dessert featuring rice krispies, mint flavor, and chocolate chips. Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any sweet occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ¾ cups rice krispies cereal
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 10 ounces marshmallows
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 10 drops green food coloring
- ¾ cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Grease a large mixing bowl with butter or cooking spray and add Rice Krispies.
- Melt butter in a medium-large saucepan over low heat.
- Add marshmallows and stir to coat.
- Heat until 3/4 melted, then remove from heat and stir until smooth.
- Stir in peppermint extract and green food coloring.
- Pour marshmallow mixture over cereal and toss to coat.
- Let cool for 5-8 minutes until cool to the touch.
- Fold in chocolate chips (reserving 3 tablespoons for the top).
- Spread into a buttered 8-inch pan.
- Top with reserved chips and press down gently.
- Cool at room temperature for 30 minutes before slicing into 16 squares.
Notes
For best results, ensure the marshmallow mixture is fully melted for a uniform texture.
You can adjust the amount of peppermint extract to suit your taste preference.
Store leftovers in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg